Hiroshima International Council for Health Care of the Radiation-exposed

Radiation dosimetry (Biological dosimetry)

First of all, I would like to sincerely thank HICARE for presenting me with this wonderful opportunity. The Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (KIRAMS), located in South Korea, consists of three organizations, a hospital, research institute, and National Emergency Medical Center, with most KIRAMS’s medical personnel working at one of the facilities. I work at the National Emergency Medical Center and as the biology researcher of the team mainly study medical treatments / examinations utilizing radioisotopes.

In addition to my studies as a biologist, I have some understanding of nuclear physics, radiation science, as well as their practical application; as such I am in charge of the biology-related examination department. One of my duties is to establish and manage the laboratory of biological dosimetry. I am very glad to have received training via HICARE at such an appropriate period.

My one-month of training in Hiroshima was the very beneficial, having studied chromosome analysis techniques and interpretation with Dr. Yoshiaki Kodama, Assistant Department Chief, Department of Genetics, Radiation Effects Research Foundation.

I would like to make use of my training in my laboratory immediately.

Again, my deepest thanks to both Dr. Kodama and HICARE.

Thank you very much!